The deal sent righty Josh Beckett, outfielder Carl Crawford, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and infielder Nick Punto to the Dodgers in exchange for first baseman James Loney, infielder Ivan De Jesus Jr. and right-handed pitcher Allen Webster. The deal saved the Red Sox more than $250 million in future payroll.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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